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COVID-19 has changed online shopping forever, survey shows
… to a survey of about 3,700 consumers in nine emerging and developed economies. The survey, entitled “ COVID-19 and E-commerce ”, examined how the pandemic has changed the way …
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Helping developing countries cope with global crises
… opening remarks to the 69th session of UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Board , the organization’s governing body, … the reports of the intergovernmental group of experts on e-commerce and the digital economy and the intergovernmental …
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How science, technology and innovation can help build resilience to multiple shocks
… or territories, causing over 318,000 confirmed deaths and more than 4.7 million cases to date. The pandemic has … sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transition to e-commerce Many businesses have also transitioned to e-commerce …
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UNCTAD assessments help three more countries get e-trade ready
… of the Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Liberia – among the world’s least developed – are looking to new horizons and e-commerce to boost trade and create jobs. Each country asked …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
4th Joint ESCWA-UNCTAD-OECD Arab Competition Forum
… Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, I am honoured to stand before … of the digital economy, characterized by the rise of e-commerce and digital platform dominance, has left a …
Meeting
Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, fourth session
… Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy at its third session on 10 July 2018, the … Report on the working groups on consumer protection in e-commerce and on consumer product safety. Contribution of …
Press Material
DIGITAL DIVIDE WIDE, BUT NARROWING SLOWLY, UNCTAD FINDS
… Indices 2004 . The report benchmarks information and communications technology (ICT) diffusion for 165 … and ICT usage is to be found in its annual report on e-commerce and development, published every November …
Publication
Making Digital Platforms Work for Development
… lead to efficiency gains through lower transaction costs and reduced information asymmetries supported by rating … and the 2018 publication: Fostering development gains from e-commerce and digital platforms . … UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2019/2 … …
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Regulation must steer not stifle innovation, UN e-commerce event hears
… The internet is a powerful tool for development, and governments must not let the dark side of the digital … global thought and business leaders have told UNCTAD’s E-Commerce Week . Protecting consumers without stifling …
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Digitally deliverable services boom risks leaving least developed countries behind
… Many developing countries lack adequate infrastructure and financial resources to tap the potential of digitally … public-private policy dialogue, limited financing for e-commerce and digital businesses and various digital skills …